Wooden kitchen furniture market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The wooden kitchen furniture market in Austria began the period at a high value of $312 million US in 2018, with a trend toward affordable furniture and private labels contributing to stable but not growing consumer spending. A slight dip to $301 million US followed in 2019, a year marked by strong underlying demand and record industry event participation, though a continued preference for budget-friendly options may have tempered the total market value. The market recovered to $311 million US in 2020 as the home office trend, accelerated by the pandemic, spurred demand for kitchens as multifunctional living and working spaces.

A pronounced surge lifted the market to $362 million US in 2021. This growth was fueled by the enduring home office trend and the increasing integration of smart technologies, such as AI-equipped appliances, which encouraged kitchen upgrades. Major manufacturers like Nolte and Schüller expanded their market presence significantly during this phase, while design preferences solidified around dark matte finishes and natural materials.

After the 2021 peak, the market value moderated to $333 million US in 2022 before rising again to $345 million US in 2023. Overall, from 2018 to 2023, the Austrian wooden kitchen furniture market grew by 10%, reflecting a lasting transformation in kitchen usage and sustained investment in durable, technologically integrated furniture solutions.

Production wooden kitchen furniture in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Austrian wooden kitchen furniture production has declined for the second year in a row. In 2020, output was valued at 175.6 million US dollars, marking a modest year-on-year decrease of 5.7%. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 9.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -3.3%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 203.3 million US dollars. The most significant annual decline occurred in 2019 at 8.4%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 4.5%.

Annual dynamics of production in Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports wooden kitchen furniture from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Austria's wooden kitchen furniture export volume has decreased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 6 968 tonnes, representing a substantial 13.4% drop compared to the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 29.6%, which translates to an annualized decline rate of 11.1%. The peak export volume was in 2018 at 10 272 tonnes. The sharpest annual decrease was in 2019 at 21.7%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 3.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Switzerland, Germany, and Slovenia were the leading destinations for Austria's wooden kitchen furniture exports by volume. Switzerland accounted for 29.6% of exports, Germany for 28.5%, and Slovenia for 12.9%. Together, these three countries represented 71.0% of Austria's total export flows in this category.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

Austria's wooden kitchen furniture export value has declined for the second year running. In 2020, exports reached 74.3 million US dollars, showing a measured contraction of 3.1% from the year before. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value decreased by 7.7%, with a compound annual growth rate of -2.6%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 85.4 million US dollars. The most significant annual decline was in 2019 at 10.2%, while the largest increase was in 2018 at 6.0%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany, Switzerland, and Slovenia were the primary markets for Austria's wooden kitchen furniture exports by value. Germany accounted for 41.4% of export value, Switzerland for 25.7%, and Slovenia for 7.8%. Collectively, these three destinations made up 74.9% of Austria's total export value in this sector.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Austria in value, 2017-2020

Imports wooden kitchen furniture to Austria

Imports in kind, t

Austria's imports of wooden kitchen furniture by volume increased in 2020. Cross-border shipments reached 27 673 tonnes, up 4.7% from 2019. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 26 435 tonnes, while the peak was in 2018 at 44 616 tonnes. The most substantial annual decline occurred in 2019 at 40.7%, and the largest increase was in 2018 at 58.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Germany dominated Austria's wooden kitchen furniture imports by volume, accounting for 71.9% of total flows. The remaining share was distributed among various smaller trading partners.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

After two years of decline, Austria's imports of wooden kitchen furniture by value increased in 2020. Import volume amounted to 209.9 million US dollars, rising 9.5% compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports grew by 5.8%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.9%. The lowest import value was in 2019 at 191.7 million US dollars. The most significant annual decline was in 2018 at 2.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany was the key source for wooden kitchen furniture imports to Austria, representing 88.7% of total import value. Other destinations played a much smaller role in Austria's import structure.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Austria in value, 2017-2020